The Spirit Of Britain. A Narrative History Of The Arts

Cover Type: Softcover
Book Condition: Very Good
Jacket Condition: None Issued
Publisher: Pimlico
Publisher Place: London
Publisher Year: 2000
Edition: Reprint

Description: 708 pages. Book is in Very good condition throughout.

Publishers Description: In this comprehensive history, Roy Strong describes the growth and development of painting, poetry, music, architecture, literature and all related subjects which gave British intellectual life its unique character.Pursuing a narrative form the from the Celts to the present day, Sir Roy highlights the political, social and economic forces that have driven the course of the arts. In addition he has inserted cameos of people such as Cardinal Wolsey in Tudor England and Kenneth Clark in the 20th century whose taste and influence have reached beyond their individual lives. The book is magnificently illustrated with well over three hundred pictures chosen by the author to complement the text. Industry Reviews "An absolutely marvellous book. Not only is it beautiful--it even outstrips and outsoars its predecessor, "The Story of Britain"." - A. N. Wilson"An immensely valuable and reliable introduction to British cultural life--exhilarating reading." - "The Times""A wonderful read; it is also challenging and like its splendid author, not afraid to be controversial." - Antonia Fraser"A fine volume--The treatment is thorough, balanced, judicious and sometimes highly original, and the illustrations are superb." - "Spectator""A formidable and provocative book." - "Daily Telegraph"

ISBN: 9780712664950